Update:
A news release from Quesnel RCMP says the collision was between a logging truck and a pickup truck.
The pickup truck driver was taken to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries, RCMP said. They added that the driver of the logging truck was not injured.
RCMP responded to the call at around 7:34 a.m.
"The road was closed for a short time while emergency crews extracted the driver from the vehicle, but it is now re-opened," said Sgt. Clay Kronebusch.
Update:
The stretch of highway between Fanslau Road and Schemenaur Road is now operating under single lane alternating traffic.
DriveBC says to expect minor delays.
Original:
Barkerville Highway (Hwy 26) is closed in both directions Wednesday (Oct. 30) morning following a vehicle incident, DriveBC says.
The highway is closed between Fanslau Road and Schemenaur Road. Motorists can detour through Schemenaur Road.
School District 28 said on their Facebook page that buses are being rerouted east of 6 Mile Hill due to the incident. Buses would be delayed by up to 30 minutes.
More to come...
